Dr. Sarmistha Roychowdhury Ph.D

CHRO/Group Head HR/Principal HR Advisor @ Vform Tecnopacks Limited

About

Board & CXO Partner | Former CHRO (NSE Group) | IICA-Certified Independent Director I am a transformational HR leader with 25+ years of experience partnering with Boards and C-Suites to shape enterprise-wide people strategies across listed, regulated, and high-growth organizations. PhD-qualified in Human Resource Management (TISS), I specialize in talent strategy, succession planning, organizational transformation, and governance, enabling organizations to build resilient, future-ready workforces. As a strategic advisor and change catalyst, I have successfully: • Designed and executed workforce strategies that strengthen leadership pipelines, enhance performance, and enable enterprise-wide transformation. • Strengthened governance and compliance frameworks, including executive compensation, people risk, and regulatory adherence. • Led DEI and culture initiatives, creating inclusive workplaces that drive innovation, engagement, and organizational resilience. • Implemented data-driven HR programs, leveraging analytics and digital transformation to optimize workforce performance and ROI. Recognized with national and international awards—including the Woman Super Achiever Award and HR Innovator Award—I am also a published thought leader and frequent speaker on HR innovation, leadership development, and the future of work. 💡 Core Expertise: Board & Committee Advisory | Strategic HR Leadership | Organizational Transformation Talent Strategy | Succession Planning | Leadership Development | DEI & ESG Governance, Compliance & People Risk | HR Analytics & Metrics-Driven Decision Making I am open to connecting with organizations seeking transformational HR leadership, board advisory, and enterprise-wide workforce strategies that drive sustainable growth and business excellence.

Country

India

City

Mumbai

Industry

Human Resources

Skill

Incorporation of Companies, Share Capital, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Hey Job evaluation , Executive Search, HR Outsourcing (HRO), HR Advisory, Labor and Employment Law, International Business Exposure, Legal Compliance, Building Trust, Workforce Planning and Optimization, Strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition and Recruitment, Training Program Design and Implementation, Manpower Planning and Resource Allocation, Workforce Efficiency Optimization, Client Relationship Management, Industry Trend Analysis

Experience

CHRO/Group Head HR/Principal HR Advisor

Vform Tecnopacks Limited

2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Principal HR Advisor | Strategic HR Leader | Driving People-Centric Transformation As a seasoned HR strategist at Vform Technopacks Limited, I lead enterprise-wide human resource initiatives that align people, performance, and purpose. With a focus on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and workforce planning, I partner with the executive team to shape a future-ready organization built on strong values and scalable systems. Building and executing enterprise HR strategies Driving talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement Leading change management and cultural transformation initiatives Strengthening HR governance, compliance, and operational excellence Leveraging HR analytics & technology for data-driven decision-making With a strong background in manufacturing and industrial environments, I bring a people-first mindset and a results-driven approach to HR transformation. I believe in building high-trust cultures, empowering teams, and enabling leadership at every level. 📩 Let's connect to collaborate on building agile, inclusive, and performance-driven organizations.

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